Workshop Manager - Heavy Plant & Vehicles
Pro Select Consulting · Verulam, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Pro Select Consulting is hiring a Workshop Manager in Verulam to run daily operations for company vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment. If you are a trade qualified Diesel or Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic with at least 5 years workshop experience including supervision, this permanent role puts you in charge of maintenance scheduling, spares procurement, breakdown response and cost control. Ideal for a hands-on leader with strong mechanical diagnostic skills and a safety-first mindset.
About the role
As Workshop Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop in Verulam, making sure all company vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment stay maintained, serviced and repaired efficiently and safely. You will allocate work to mechanics and technicians, plan both preventative and corrective maintenance, and keep downtime and costs under control.
- Manage daily workshop operations and distribute work across the workshop team
- Handle spares and machinery procurement together with the Head of Plant
- Ensure servicing follows manufacturer and company standards
- Monitor the condition and availability of vehicles, plant and equipment
- Coordinate urgent breakdown responses and arrange external specialist repairs where needed
- Keep accurate service, repair and maintenance records
- Review repair quotations and monitor maintenance expenditure
- Supervise workshop staff, allocate duties and identify training needs
- Enforce health and safety procedures and correct PPE use
This is a permanent, full-time position within a dynamic consulting environment, working closely with Site Agents and Operations to keep equipment available and productive.
Requirements
- Trade qualification, preferably Diesel Mechanic, Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic or a related qualification
- Minimum 5 years relevant workshop experience, including supervisory or management experience
- Experience in the procurement of spares and machinery
- Experience with construction plant, heavy vehicles or earthmoving equipment
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic knowledge
- Valid driver's licence
- Experience managing workshop staff and maintenance budgets
- Strong communication, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Responsibilities
- Manage daily workshop operations and allocate work to mechanics, technicians and workshop staff
- Procure spares and machinery in collaboration with the Head of Plant
- Plan and monitor preventative and corrective maintenance activities
- Monitor the condition and availability of company vehicles, plant and equipment
- Maintain accurate service, repair and maintenance records
- Identify recurring mechanical issues and recommend corrective action
- Coordinate breakdown responses and prioritise urgent repairs
- Liaise with Site Agents and Operations regarding equipment availability
- Arrange external repairs and specialist services
- Monitor workshop stock and spare parts, and ensure proper issuing and recording
- Review repair quotations and monitor maintenance expenditure
- Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs without compromising safety or quality
- Ensure workshop employees follow health and safety procedures and use appropriate PPE
- Supervise workshop employees, allocate duties and identify training requirements
Job details
- Organisation
- Pro Select Consulting
- Location
- Verulam, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Trades & Artisan
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
To stand out for this Workshop Manager role, lead with your trade qualification and be ready to talk through real examples of plant and heavy vehicle maintenance you have supervised. The team will want to hear how you handle breakdown pressure, manage a parts budget and keep a workshop running safely. Bring your driver's licence and a copy of your trade certificate to interviews if you are shortlisted. Before applying, update your CV to clearly show your supervisory experience, the types of earthmoving equipment you have worked with and any preventative maintenance systems you have used. A short cover note about why you want to work in Verulam and how you keep maintenance costs down will go a long way. Take time to check your contact details are correct so the recruiter can reach you easily.
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